ABSTRACT Objective: To evaluate the agreement between the Eyestar900 and IOLMaster700 for biometric measurements and assess their interchangeability. Methods: This retrospective study analyzed the following parameters: anterior keratometry, axial length, anterior chamber depth, white-to-white diameter, and lens thickness. Agreement was assessed using intraclass correlation coefficients, Bland-Altman plots, and scatter plots. A paired t-test was used to evaluate statistical differences. Results: A total of 43 eyes from 33 patients were analyzed. The mean differences were 0.03 D for keratometry, 0.08 mm […]

ABSTRACT Objective: To identify the knowledge and skills of generalist physicians and medical interns, as well as the perception of ophthalmologists regarding academic training for extraocular foreign body removal. Methods: This was a descriptive cross-sectional study with a qualitative and quantitative approach. The study included physicians on duty in the emergency department of a university hospital and an Emergency Care Unit. Results: The total number of participants was 87, including 18 generalist physicians on duty, 59 medical students, and 10 […]

ABSTRACT Objective: To determine the clinical profile of pediatric patients with vernal keratoconjunctivitis and its impact on their health-related quality of life. Methods: A cross-sectional study was conducted from April 2024 to July 2024 at a Tertiary Eye Care Hospital in Rawalpindi, including 55 diagnosed vernal keratoconjunctivitis patients. The clinical data were recorded on a pre-structured clinical proforma. The health-related quality of life was evaluated using the adapted questionnaire based on a 5-point Likert Scale. The statistical analysis was performed […]

ABSTRACT Objective: To evaluate pneumatic retinopexy in the treatment of rhegmatogenous retinal detachment. Methods: A retrospective observational study of 24 eyes was conducted over a one-year period, using secondary data collection and a qualitative-quantitative approach. Patient characteristics, clinical presentation, and treatment-related variables were analyzed. Results: The mean age was 58.29 ± 12.36 years, with 58.33% of patients being male. Pseudophakia was present in 20.83% of cases. The median baseline visual acuity was 1.3 LogMAR (ranging from 0.1 LogMAR to hand-motion). […]

ABSTRACT Objective: To identify the prevalence of colour dyschromatopsia in students of engineering, medicine, dentistry, and pedagogy courses at a community college in a city in the Midwest of Santa Catarina, Brazil. Methods: Applied research, a quantitative approach, and exploratory tests were conducted using the Ishihara Colour Test complemented by the Farnsworth D-15 Test. Results: The study sample comprised 660 participants (414 females and 246 males; p = 0.001). Of the total cohort, eight (1.21%) presented colour vision abnormalities in […]

ABSTRACT Objective: To analyze the epidemiological and economic aspects of hospital admissions for glaucoma in Brazil between 2018-2024. Methods: Analytical ecological time-series study using SIH (Hospital System Information)/SUS data from the DATASUS platform. All hospital admissions with a diagnosis of glaucoma during the period were included. Results: A total of 50,062 admissions were recorded, reflecting a 45.9% increase. Most cases occurred in brown-skinned males aged 60-69. Most surgeries were elective. The Southeast region had the highest number of cases, while […]

ABSTRACT Objective: To analyze visual performance in digitally active volunteers using ScCLs. Methods: ScCLs were fit in seven participants and evaluated during four visits over 45 consecutive days. Reading speed tests were performed with MNREAD-P charts and texts developed by the Department of Speech Therapy of the authors’ institution. Post-study, participants were interviewed and completed the 8-item Contact Lens Dry Eye Questionnaire (CLDEQ-8). Results: During ScCL wear, 85.7% showed increased reading speed on MNREAD-P charts, with similar results on the […]

ABSTRACT Objective: To evaluate whether an Artificial Intelligence model based on easily accessible perinatal variables can predict congenital ophthalmologic malformations, particularly those whose late detection may lead to preventable blindness. Methods: Retrospective diagnostic accuracy study using the DATASUS database. A total of 6,633 newborns in Brazil (2014 to 2022) were included, with 2,211 congenital ophthalmologic malformations (ICD-10 Q100-Q159) and 4,422 controls. Predictors comprised 14 maternal, obstetric, and neonatal factors; records with missing data were excluded. Logistic regression and support vector […]